"Babies are more likely to maintain a healthy weight throughout their lives if they breastfeed for at least six months,” said state Secretary of Health John Wiesman. “Birthing facilities that encourage and support breastfeeding are helping raise the healthiest next generation."

"The Birth House in Olympia had welcomed Evan James Parker into the world, said Constance Frey, the midwife and owner of the business.Evan , who weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, was born at 8:16 a.m. Friday to Caitlin Attwood and Peter Baker of Aberdeen. It is the couple’s first child, Frey said.Baker wore a green tartan kilt for all 16 hours of labor, at Caitlin's request. Caitlin’s father had worn a kilt during her birth as well, Frey said in an email."